Pelagic Sea Snake
Hydrophis platurus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 1.1 m
- IUCN status: LC
The only sea snake that lives its whole life in open ocean, it drifts at the surface far from any coast, often gathering around floating debris. It feeds entirely on fish, striking from a head down pose, and carries venom strong enough to take seriously.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Chordata › Squamata › Elapidae › Hydrophis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1476906.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pelagic Sea Snake live?
- The Pelagic Sea Snake (Hydrophis platurus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Pelagic Sea Snake get?
- The Pelagic Sea Snake grows to about 1.1 m.